Historical Events tagged with "subversion"

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Politics & Government

Benigno Aquino Jr. Found Guilty and Sentenced

November 25th, 1977 47 years ago

Benigno Aquino Jr., a prominent politician in the Philippines, was convicted by the Philippine Military Commission No. 2 and sentenced to death by firing squad. The military commission, established under martial law by President Ferdinand Marcos, found Aquino guilty of charges related to subversion and conspiracy. Following his sentencing, Aquino remained imprisoned until his eventual assassination in 1983, which sparked widespread condemnation and protests against the Marcos regime.

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